P.S.A the Mental Health Podcast

Episode 12 is another viewer's choice episode that features the recipe to having a summer like no other. After a long year of battling Covid-19, the world is getting back to somewhat normal. The episode breaks down how the season of summer relates to our mental health. Most people don't realize that the two compare for both good and bad reasons. All in all, the episode features several hacks neede...

We live in a sneaky society...literally! In Episode 11, Izzy takes a look a being "sneaky" and how it pertains to one's mental health. Topics include sneaky eats, sneaky naps, and everyone's favorite sneaky links. The episode features several story times, and even personal experiences and the obsession we have with using the close friends feature on Instagram for these escapades. This episode is s...

In the last and final episode of the #mentalhealthawarenessmonth (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealthawarenessmonth) series, Izzy features Aaren Synder (@thementalhealthmatters). Aaren is a Marriage & Family therapist, who sheds light on what it looks like to keep things bottled in. Both discuss how keeping things bottled up can result in a person's downfall. We need to evaluate how w...

Izzy Baker sits down with infamous poet, author, public speaker, & mental health advocate (@justmikethepoet) about the power in finding ourselves through our purpose. The episode preaches the importance of creating a blueprint versus trying to copy someone else's. The two have a great discussion about people stealing work, how Mike met Halle Berry, their experiences that made them who they are...

Episode 8 of Season 5 kicks off a 3 part #mentalhealthawarenessmonth series that decides to showcase unconventional styles of therapy. The episode breaks down the difference between therapy and therapeutic and highlights Robell (@flyeerr_thanyou) and his love for sneakers, which is therapeutic for him. The episode goes into great detail about the history of sneakers, its influence on culture, a co...

Yes, your black life may matter, but your side of the story I’m afraid does not. After a week break, P.S.A comes back for episode about why your side of the story doesn't matter. This may be heart breaking to some, but it is something that people should accept. In reality, everyone's side of the story does matter, it just doesn't matter to everybody. The episode reveals 4 reasons as to why they do...

Episode 6 features another guest from out west! (@kevinnahai) is a public speaker and personal coach all the way from Los Angeles. In this episode, he and Izzy discuss the importance of self confidence and respecting one's self. Kevin gives 5 great tips that he repeats throughout the episode and gives several examples. The two also discuss the difference between having self confidence and being ar...

In the first zoom of the season, Izzy discusses Forex Trading and how it affects person's mental health. Izzy is joined by Forex Trader and his blood cousin (@carvonfutrell), to discusses the truths and myths that come along with Forex Trading. This includes the myth that traders are supposed to slide in your dms, asking if you want to make money, and a few other tricks. The two also discuss the p...

Knowing the difference on who to be patient with, and who to remove permanently can be difficult. This episode breaks down the difference between the Peters and the Judas in our lives. We all either have them or had them in our lives at some point. Either way, the episode discusses the meaning of yall's favorite word shiesty and why everyone wants to be like this, uses a JustinLaBoy Instagram post...

Do you choose violence or peace? Do you go low or do you go high? Season 5 keeps on rolling with an episode about everyone's favorite guilty pleasure. This week's episode centers around us choosing violence and what that really means. There is a time when we choose violence to clown around, but there are other times where we choose violence to hurt others. This could be for revenge, lashing out at...

Is it crack that you smoke? Izzy is back at it again with a topic that y'all love to talk about. That's right, episode 2 is about sex! Most people have their own views of sex, but most people don't realize that sex is just as addicting as drugs are. Izzy and his two guests (@bashleebaby) & (@ggggiaa) give their take on this theory with several topics that all intertwine. The three discuss thei...

In the Season 5 opener, Izzy discusses the similarities between podcasting and rapping. There are more similarities than most people would even realize. The episode takes a look at what it takes to be in the spotlight and even breaking it down on how to tell a loved one that something may, or may not be for them. This episode is sponsored by canibefamous.com. If you're looking to grow you personal...

In the season finale and second part of the "World Changers" series, Izzy and his guest Donnie (@nyce_olufemi) the host of the "Love is Free Podcast", to discuss the importance of changing the world. In order to change the world, you must first start with one's self. The two discuss the importance of putting that same world changing energy into one's community first. The two recount past experienc...

Season 4 begins to close with the first part of a two part series. The episode features Jaime and Raessa, who are the authors of (@wheresmylemonade_) a book dedicated to helping those overcome their mental battles. The episode features many tips and tricks to help one push themselves past their limits, while highlighting the importance of spreading your message. You never know who in the world wil...

Episode 30 is all over the place, but still follows a central theme. The theme of this episode is discernment and knowing when to use it. Have you ever met someone that came off one way, but ended up being totally different? If so, this episode is for you! The episode claims that most people we encounter are on assignment. This means that some people are either on assignments of assassination (fig...

Did you hear? I know you heard? You ain't know? Yes it's true there are only 4 more episodes left of PSA for Season 4! Episode 29 asks why is it that we will believe something negative about the ones we love, faster than we believe something negative about our favorite celebrity? PSA investigates this and dissects rumors and their effects on people. At the end of the day, WE'VE ALL repeated someth...

These are hard times, and it seems that 2020 has been a year of nothing but bad news. This episode asks the audience "what do you do when you hear bad news"? Bad news seems to be around every corner, but that doesn't mean life has to end. Izzy breaks down the 3 levels of bad news, ties in this topic to the 2020 election, and even gives post election safety tips from @clevergirlcraftings on Instagr...

A title that matches with this fall season. Episode 27 is one that caters mainly to the only children, but also discusses the childhood of those who grew up with siblings. This episode features (@respectfully_dreek), who grew up as an only child that had siblings on her father's side she visited with during summers, and (@_bandicoot__), who has 7 siblings and always had a house full growing up. Th...

Being passive aggressive isn't just a movement, it's a lifestyle! This episode discusses passive aggression and who it's used by the most. In most cases, passive aggression can be mistaken for "being shady". In reality, they are the same thing. This episode featuring (@chelle.glams) & (@jazz___h), who discuss some shady celebrities, people who they know personally who are passive aggressive, w...

Coming back with yet another zoom episode, Izzy takes us back to 2004 with a title that he sure will bring back memories. We all find ourselves wondering why we did or certain things. The truth is, that is just apart of life. We shouldn't dwell on those mistakes forever, as they can take away our joy and even cause us to live in condemnation. The episode features (@love.unscripted), who is a marri...

In life we are forced to adapt to situations whether we want to or not. This episode focuses on flexibility. The episode features the creator of (@blackmencrytoo) who tells her story on how her project was created. It was born due to an experience that she didn't expect. The episode goes through a few different topics such as the ending of relationships, college shock, the return of old friends, a...

We are all victims of stereotypes. Whether we are the one's doing the stereotyping, or the one's being stereotyped. Nonetheless, we have all been there. This week's episode will dissect the different types of stereotypes, the ways to be stereotyped and even what is known as "positive stereotypes". There is even a heated discussion about police officers and #policebrutality, and how it affects soci...

Episode 22 features (@brandonframe), the creator of the @theblackmancan. An app dedicated to showing all of the powerful things that black men are doing that the media won't show. The two discuss many issues that plague not only men, but black men especially. The two discuss the power we as men have, their perspectives on misogyny and patriarchy, the standard we as men should honor, and give their...

Episode 21 of season 4 is also P.S.A Podcast's 100th episode. To celebrate, Izzy pretends to do a B.E.T New Year's Eve countdown, and recaps his top 5 favorite episodes thus far. He explains why they are his favorite and recaps some of the themes that were present during those episodes. During his Zoom recording/countdown, he is joined by a few new, and several old faces who come to discuss their...

Either you gone be mad, or I'm gone be mad! Episode 20 caters to those who need to be more selfish. Selfishness is not always a bad thing, despite what most people think. In most case, you need to take care of yourself before you try to help anyone else. This episode's goal is to get the audience to realize that they matter, and that they should treat themselves as such. This episode is sponsored...